Marion County deputies fired for using drugs
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Marion County Sheriff Mark Richardson has fired two of his deputies after they tested positive for drugs.
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Contender List for DeMint’s Seat Grows
She won’t appoint herself. That’s the word from Governor Nikki Haley on filling Jim DeMint’s soon to be vacant U.S. Senate seat. As the South Carolina Republican party comes to comes to terms with the lawmaker’s departure, a list of contenders to replace him is quickly taking shape in the midst of a major political shakeup.
Former SC Officer Faces Child Porn Charge
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ An officer who resigned this week from the Moncks Corner Police Department has been charged exploitation of minors after authorities say they found child pornography on his computer.
SRS scientist took $33,000 in fraudulent expenses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A scientist at the Savannah River Site has agreed to pay back more than $33,000 in expenses he fraudulently obtained from the government.
AMA: SC, NC are narrow health insurers markets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An American Medical Association analysis finds South Carolina has one of the country’s least competitive health insurance markets.
Haley to consider replacement for DeMint
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The resignation of U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint gives Gov. Nikki Haley sole authority to choose South Carolina’s next senator, and the only indication she’s made is that it won’t be her.
Ex-SC teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An award-winning composer and former fine arts instructor at a private school in Charleston has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
Economy Adds 146,000 Jobs
The nation’s unemployment rate is now the lowest it’s been since December of 2008.
New Crime-Fighting Tool Tracks Stolen Electronics
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has a new tool to keep you from becoming the victim of a crime.
Kenny Chesney Tickets Go on Sale
Country music fans, get your credit cards ready.
